Dancing + ipod = Bad

I was listening to my ipod and dancing around the kitchen, when I dropped my ipod. It is now broken. It won't turn on, I don't even get the sad ipod face. Of course my warranty is up so I'm f'd. Grr. On a good note, then I have to get a video ipod. I'm not going to get a nano since it hardly holds anything, so I'm down to the 30 GB option. I have 20 now, so I think I can handle 10 more GB. I just don't have the money, but I CAN'T live with out my ipod. It has become such a staple in my life especially my bus ride. I don't know what I will even do for the next day. It's going to be rough. Damn me and my dancing.

Janna and I went to Chicago for the weekend. I forgot how much I truly love that city. Every time I go there, I want to pick up and move there. I'm not going to, but I want to so badly. It seems so much cooler than Minneapolis, but then I realize that I don't take advantage of everything that MPLS has to offer, so I am going to try and enjoy the city that I actually live in instead of envying everyone else and the cities they live in.

Goodbye.

My Grandma, Hilda, passed away this evening. The nursing home called the family early this morning to warn us that see was not doing as well. We were all able to spend the day with her and be together. No matter how much you are prepared for something, it never comes easy. It was her time and I am glad that she no longer has to be in pain and she can be at peace right now. I am so thankful that I was able to get to know her these past couple of years. I got to know her fighting spirit and how strong of a person she was. She does not quit easily and I'm glad I have been able to witness it.

Grandma, I love you and you will be missed.

Cats.

I always wondered why Cats "flock" to me. It's like they know I'm allergic to them and would prefer it if they stayed away. Thankfully Mental Floss has answered the question that I often ask myself as I begin to sneeze at whatever furry animal rubs up near me, here is the Fact of the Day.

How I met your mother, is fantastic. I want to be Robin Scherbatsky, but I have a feeling I am much more like Lily. Either way, I loved the "bro" episode. According to Barney, Robin is a better 'bro' than Ted, but none the less, both Barney and Ted want to sleep with Robin.

I watched a little bit of Gray's Anatomy this Sunday. I cannot watch it, I know I will be addicted and the last thing I need is to find myself watching more television. Yes, I work in media, but I can't spend anymore time watching TV than I already do. I have too many shows that I watch and if I get anymore, I will fall into a whole new category of couch potato.

Coca Cola sets the trend.

Fact of the day: Coke sets the trend.

I watched the Super Bowl commercials, as did many other people I imagine. My favorites were the Ameriquest Mortgage ones, go here to see them all.
I really didn't like the Ameriquest mortgage ones last year, everyone else did. I think it was pretty much because I was hearing pretty negative things about the company and that was clouding my judgment about the entertainment value of the ads. This year, I am not partial to mortgage companies, so I think that's why I liked the ads.

This was left intentionally blank

I really wanted to actually leave this blank, but then I stumbled (okay, it was emailed to me) across this blog about handstamps. When I woke up on Saturday morning, "this was left intentionally blank" was stamped across my hand. At first I thought it was clever, but not as clever as placing an ad on your hand. First off, it's a prime [free] location, actually the stampee most likely had to pay for the handstamp in the first place with some sort of cover charge. And most often said stamp lasts for more than a day or two, the remnants of Friday's stamp from 7th Street Entry is still slightly visible on my hand. If nothing else, it helps you remember the course of the previous nights events. In my case, it helped me remember that it was Saturday and not a workday and I did not actually need to get up, nor was I going to miss my bus.

Shoes and Hokey Pokey

Young male from Taco Bell: "Excuse me Ma'am, where did you get your shoes?"
Me: "Mall of America a few years ago"
Young male: "They're awesome"

There is nothing like getting stopped in the skyway to have someone comment on your shoes and being called Ma'am while wearing a hoodie.

Ever wonder where the Hokey Pokey came from and want to know how it's connected to skiing? Read this fact of the day.

Minneapolis

Travel and Leisure have declared Minneapolis where-to-go-next. Apparently for the art and architecture. Who knew?